Lokmanya Tilak Express Derails near Nirgundi

Reporters Today, Cuttack: Near about fifteen people were injured when Mumbai-Bhubaneswar Lokmanya Tilak Express collide with a goods train near Nirgundi railway station of Cuttack district this morning and eight of its coaches derailed. Heavy fog may have led to the accident that was reported at around 6.30 am.

Injured passengers being rushed to ambulance as the train stopped between Salagaon and Nergundi stations after the accident. A lot of passengers were also seen de-boarding the train with their luggage amid chaos.

All those injured were admitted to a nearby hospital and they are said to be out of danger, officials said. “Four people suffered serious injuries and 11 had minor injuries. Those with serious injuries have been sent to the Cuttack SCB Medical. All passengers have been evacuated from the scene,” an railway official said. After the train derailed, buses were arranged for the remaining passengers to move their destination.

Five trains – Puri-Rourkela Express, Puri-Durg Express, Dhanbad – Bhubaneswar Rajya Rani Express, Talcher-Puri Express, Bhubaneswar-Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Express – were diverted soon after the accident disrupted railway traffic.